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Suicide Bombers Kill 55 In Syrian Capital, Injure 372
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Damascus, Syria (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).
The death toll is likely to rise.
Read more...Charles Taylor Conviction Is Reminder Of Necessity Of International Law
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The world needs a body of international law with global jurisdiction and adequate resources.
Read more...Syrian Troops Strike As Nation Awaits More U.N. Observers
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Syrian tank (Wikimedia Commons)
Attack happened one day after Security Council voted to send more observers to country.
Read more...UN Approves 300 Observers For Mission To Syria
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The observers are being deployed to observe the cease-fire.
Read more...Syrian Army Resumes Shelling Despite Ceasefire
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Twenty-six people dead after attacks Monday.
Read more...First Round Of Iran Nuclear Talks Considered "Very Successful"
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The U.S. sees the talks as their "last chance" for reaching compromise with Iran.
Read more...With Deadline Looming, Kofi Annan Pleads For Peace In Syria
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Thursday at 6 a.m., both sides must lay down arms.
Read more...Assad, Syria Require Rebels To Disarm Before Troop Withdrawal
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The annoucement marks yet another setback in the U.N.-brokered peace plan.
Read more...U.S. And Other Countries To Pay Rebels In Syria
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The Obama Administration has agreed to suit the opposition force up with communications equipment.
Read more...Syrian Troops Will Not Withdraw Despite Agreement To Peace Plan
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Troops will remain until peace arrives to the cities now plagued with unrest.
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